Mantis Direct Vent High Efficiency Bay Window Fireplace, Gold Door - Empire

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SKU: PV28SV55GN/P

Brand: Empire Comfort Systems

MANTIS FIREPLACE QUICK FACTS:

Shown With:: Metal Surround Kit (optional); 5 Inch Top (optional); Gold Door (standard); Custom Installation and Surround (optional)
General Information:: Electronic Hot Surface Ignition (Requires 110/120V); 9,000 - 28,000 BTU/HR (Nat); 9,000 - 28,000 BTU/HR (LP)
Dimensions:: Unit Dimensions - 28 3/16" W x 25 1/8" H x 15 5/8" D; Rough Framing Dimensions - Please Refer To Installation Manual

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Mantis Direct Vent High Efficiency Bay Window Fireplace, Gold Door - Empire

The Mantis stands alone as the most efficient fireplace you can buy. The concealed three-stage heat exchanger captures more than 90 percent of the heat energy from the burner and directs this warm air into your home - not up the flue. With so much of its heat extracted, the exhaust can be vented outdoors in conventional PVC piping - saving money, labor, and space on installation compared to traditional direct-vent systems.

As the first condensing vented gas fireplace certified for use in the U.S., the Mantis is unique. The certifying agency drew from multiple national standards to test and certify it. With the vast majority of the heat delivered to your room, the top and sides of the Mantis stay cool-to-the-touch - so cool, in fact, it earned a zero-clearance certification for installation against any combustible building materials.

The dual burner delivers 9,000 Btu (front only), 19,000 Btu (rear only) or 28,000 Btu (combined). Operating the front burner alone lets you enjoy the ambiance of the attractive log set and gas fire without overheating the room. But, when the temperature dips, the Mantis rises to the occasion, switching on the second burner to produce maximum heat output.

Condensed water - a by-product of the Mantis's super-efficient heat extraction - is captured and then evaporated to introduce humidity to the room air. The automatic blower gently diffuses the humidified air into the room.

The sophisticated control system monitors every critical aspect of the Mantis's operation to maximize efficiency, comfort, and safety. For all its advanced technology, the system is amazingly easy to operate, with just two on/off buttons for the two burners you can set the temperature to low (front only), medium (rear only) or high (both burners).

The Mantis automatically purges unburned gas from the combustion chamber after each burn and before each ignition for controlled, even starts every time. The automatic fan cycles on only after the Mantis reaches operating temperature and continues blowing as long as it senses warm air. You never feel a cool draft, just warm, humidified air.

The Mantis may be installed in an existing fireplace as an insert or as a zero-clearance system with a wood cabinet mantel or, with the optional pedestal, as a freestanding stove. With the exhaust and intake pipe made from PVC and a blower controlling the flow of air and exhaust, the venting options are numerous. Install the Mantis as a direct-vent or ambient-vent system with PVC pipe.

FEATURES

Available in Natural Gas (Nat) or Liquid Propane (LP)
9,000 Btu Front Burner
19,000 Btu Rear Burner
28,000 Btu Front and Rear Burners Combined
Automatic Blower

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Controls Options:

Battery Operated Remote with Thermostat
Battery Operated Programable Remote
Wall Thermostat - 2 Stage
Wall Thermostat - Wireless

Installation Accessories:

Top - 5 inch (for insert/mantel installation)
Top - 10 inch (for insert/mantel installation)
Metal Surround Kit (for insert/mantel installation)
Pedestal Base in Black

Creating the Heat
(White, Black and Gray Arrows)

A--The power vent blower draws in outdoor air (white arrow)via the outer direct-vent pipe.

B--Inside the fireplace the three-stage burner, below the log set, mixes the air and gas (LP or Natural) and burners it to produce heat.

C--The power vent blower forces the hot combustion gases (750˚ Fahrenheit) out of the combustion chamber and through the heat exchanger (Black Arrow).

D--The combustion gases exiting the heat exchanger (now cooled to 120˙ to 130˙) are forced outdoors through the small diameter inner vent pipe (Gray arrow)

Circulating the Warmth
(Blue and Red Arrows)

E--The circulation blower draws in room air (Blue Arrow) via louvers beneath the fireplace...

F--....and forces it across the heat exchange fins. This transfers the heat from the combustion gases inside the tubes to the room air flowing through the fins on the outside of the tubes.

G--The blower Forces the now warm air out through louvers above the fireplace.

Adding the Humidity

H--Droplets of moisture, a by-product of the Mantis's super-efficient heat exchanger, are captured in a holding tank (not visible).

I--Once the Mantis reaches operating temperature, a pump cycles on to send the collected water onto a stainless steel tray above the combustion chamber, where heat and air flow circulate the water vapor. This added humidity helps alleviate static shocks, wood furniture damage, and even sore throats caused by dry winter air.